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Community Cooperative Prepares for Hurricane Milton: Early Closure Announced and Mobile Food Pantries Postponed
October 7, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Community Cooperative Prepares for Hurricane Milton: Early Closure Announced and Mobile Food Pantries Postponed
FORT MYERS, Fla. (October 7, 2024) – In response to Hurricane Milton and to ensure the safety of their clients and staff, Community Cooperative will be closing early on Tuesday, October 8th, at 1 PM and will remain closed all day on Wednesday, October 9th. Additionally, they have decided to postpone their mobile food pantries scheduled for Tuesday, October 8th, Wednesday, October 9th, Thursday, October 10th, and Friday, October 11th.
Mobile Food Pantries Postponed:
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- Tuesday October 8, 2024
Location: Bonita Springs YMCA; 27200 Kent Road, Bonita Springs - Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Location: Cape Coral Technical College; 360 Santa Barbra Blvd N, Cape Coral - Thursday, October 10, 2024
Location: Immokalee High School; 702 Immokalee Drive, Immokalee - Friday, October 11, 2024
Location: North Fort Myers Recreation Center; 2000 N Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers
- Tuesday October 8, 2024
Community Cooperative understands that many of our neighbors will be facing difficulties as a result of the storm. As they navigate this situation, Community Cooperative encourages everyone to stay safe and monitor their social media channels for updates regarding their scheduling, services, and any additional resources they may provide.
Hurricane Relief Fund
Community Cooperative has reopened the Lee County Strong Emergency Relief Fund to better serve the thousands of people needing assistance in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Right now, financial contributions are the most urgent need and the most impactful way that you can support our outreach efforts. Your gift of any amount helps us better care for our community in this way, and 100% of every single dollar donated to this fund will go directly toward relief and recovery efforts.
Your love and support for this organization and the local community make an enormous positive impact on the lives of thousands of southwest Florida residents who are struggling right now. Please consider making a donation by visiting www.CommunityCooperative.com/give-help/hurricanerelief/ and spread the word so that they can better serve this community in crisis.
Hurricane Resources in Lee County
For those in need of immediate hurricane resources, they encourage you to access the following information:
- United Way: For emergency assistance please call 211.
- Lee County Emergency Management: For updates on shelter locations, evacuation orders, and safety tips, visit www.leegov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement or www.leegov.com/hurricane/helene.
- FEMA: For disaster assistance and recovery resources, visit www.fema.gov.
The Shelter Schedule from Lee County Emergency Operations Center:
- Ray V. Pottorf ** (Special Medical Needs)
- Island Coast High School**
- Dunbar High School
- Alico Arena**
- Estero Recreation Center
- Hertz Arena
- Gateway High School
- Treeline Elementary School
- Tortuga Preserve Elementary School
- Varsity Lakes Middle School
- Oak Hammock Middle School
**Those identified are Phase 1, whereas all others are Phase 2.
Community Cooperative thanks you for your understanding and support during this time. Please stay informed, stay prepared, and stay safe as they look forward to serving our community once conditions allow.
About Community Cooperative
Since 1984, Community Cooperative has worked to effectively eliminate hunger and homelessness in southwest Florida while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education, and social service programs. With a dedicated team of volunteers, board of directors and staff, Community Cooperative stays committed to its core responsibility to collect and distribute resources through a strong and viable network of community partners. Community Cooperative is an exemplary steward of the resources entrusted to it and serves clients with compassion and integrity. Through collaboration and ongoing education, Community Cooperative supports and strengthens those whose lives have been affected by hunger and homelessness, ensuring that they have access to the resources necessary to transform their lives with dignity.
Media Contact: Aliyah Santana, Social Media & Marketing Coordinator, Aliyah@CommunityCooperative.com or call (239) 332-7687 ext. 105
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